Grab Rails

Grab rails have many different names some say grab handles some say grip handles and others again say hand rails or even safety rails and support rails. Whichever name you give them the grab rail is a very handy

fixing that most of us use in every day life without even noticing. How often do we steady ourselves in public places toilets washrooms without paying attention to the fact.

Wall fixings for grab rails.

The strength of the grab rail lies in the integrity of the wallfixing and the wall that is fixed to in other words in most installtions compliant to the Australian Standards the load rating for grab rails is 110kg.

This is a big ask , and therefore the installation is best performed by qualified fitters and trades people. In adition the design of the walls is of great importance to insure the required load bearing capacity.

This includes the selection of apropriate fasteners and wall anchor sytems for the wall substrate .

Materials

Stainless steel lends itself very well for the manufacturing of hand rails. The weldability of stainless steel and its resistance to corosian is also a big plus.

Another reason for the use of stainless steel is the hygiene factor as it can be so easily be cleaned or polished .

Furthermore the surface of the material is naturally slip resistant when satin finished (brushed finish) for long term service and durability.